<p><strong>Position Title:</strong> Primary Teacher 0.6 Release from face to face teaching (RFF) - 2025 Term 1 Start</p><p><strong>About the Academy</strong></p><p>The Central West Leadership Academy is an independent, non-denominational, selective school located in Dubbo, NSW. The Academy currently has students from Years K to 12. We offer the IB Diploma Programme for Years 11 and 12. The Academy is the first school west of the mountains to offer this programme. The Academy is a 21st Century Skills school dedicated to closing the regional achievement gaps for its high potential students.</p><p>The Central West Leadership Academy provides a different approach to education through 21st century schooling, designed to inspire learning and empower students to discover their future potential and take their place in an ever-changing, technical world.</p><p><strong>Nature of the Role</strong></p><p>The teacher is responsible for promoting a challenging environment by devising, monitoring and delivering the educational program for gifted and/or talented students. The primary aim of this role is to maximise educational options for this group of students so that they are able to achieve their personal best.</p><p><strong>Main Responsibility and Accountability Areas</strong></p><ul><li>Developing and implementing a program of gifted and talented education</li><li>Providing a high standard of teaching practice based upon an understanding of varied teaching and 21st Century Skills learning approaches</li><li>Assessing and monitoring students progress and providing feedback to students and parents</li><li>Use of evidence based practice to inform assessment and decision making</li></ul><p><strong>Key Performance Indicators</strong></p><ul><li>The provision of high quality support to gifted and talented students</li><li>The provision of educational opportunities and activities which enable all students to achieve their highest potential in the program</li><li>Excellent collegial relations</li><li>Regular participation in professional development courses and programs</li><li>Demonstrated awareness of and ability to implement work health and safety practices and emergency procedures when required</li><li>Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community:</li><li>Participate in professional and community networks and forums to broaden knowledge and improve practice.</li><li>Promote the Gifted and Talented Program to potential students and parents.</li><li>Attend and present at Information Evenings and other sessions within the School.</li><li>Model exemplary ethical behaviour and exercise informed judgements in all professional dealings and communications with students, colleagues and the community.</li></ul><p><strong>Position Requirements</strong></p><p>The role requires an experienced, quality educator with the capacity to develop gifted learners in their mainstream classroom.</p><ul><li>Teacher registration with the NESA</li><li>WWCC</li><li>Tertiary qualification in Gifted Education preferred, Postgraduate qualifications (or willing to commence within 12 months of appointment) in gifted education.</li><li>Outstanding interpersonal and communication (verbal, written and digital) skills, with demonstrated ability to build rapport and interact effectively at all levels of the school.</li><li>High-level knowledge and understanding of gifted education including identification, differentiation, 21st Century Skills pedagogy, programs, strategies and the social and emotional needs of all gifted students.</li><li>Proven ability to work collaboratively.</li><li>Have a high degree of discretion, confidentiality and the ability to handle work situations in a professional manner</li><li>Demonstrates initiative, drive and self-motivation, with the ability to meet and exceed deadlines.</li><li>Ability to use data and research to inform processes and to improve strategic direction.</li><li>High level ICT skills to assist in the development of pathways for highly and profoundly gifted learner.</li><li>Use the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers to plan personal professional development goals.</li></ul><p><strong>Applications To:</strong></p><p>Mandi Randell<br />Principal<br />Central West Leadership Academy<br />Via email: office&#64;theacademy.nsw.edu.au</p><p><i>Applicants are expected to provide :</i></p><ul><li>A covering letter to the Principal outlining reasons and suitability for the application.</li><li>A Curriculum Vitae outlining how current and previous experience aligns with this position.</li><li>Names and contact details of three referees, one of whom should be the applicant’s immediate supervisor.</li></ul><p>Applications will be received via email office&#64;theacademy.nsw.edu.au up until 4.00pm on the closing date unless filled prior.</p><p>Applications Close: November 29, 2024</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>